Quick Highlights:DURABILITY - 25 year warranty same as traditional hardwood. DESIGN - Architects, Designers and Home Owners love the color pallet and fashion patterns of cork.COMFORT - Cork is resilient which relives stress in the back and legs when standing on our floors. WARMTH - Cork takes on the temperature of the room. Great for warm or cold climates. QUIET - Cork is great for sound deadening due to the honeycomb cell structure of the bark. This reduces sound within the room as well as between floors in multi-level structures. EASY MAINTENANCE - Just sweep and spot clean for many years of use.

Lisbon Cork Co. Ltd. Fine Cork Flooring combines the beauty of a natural material with the comfort of a cushioned surface. It is durable, acoustical, and a great insulator. The bark of the cork tree is peeled without destroying the tree and it grows back within nine years, ready to be harvested again. Warm to the touch and resilient, cork floors are a joy to live with. Cork is considered a green product because the same tree can be harvested numerous times.

Use of Underlayments:
Our Lisbon floating cork can be installed with or without an underlayment. However, superior thermal and sound isolation qualities can be achieved when installing over an underlayment. When doing so Lumber Liquidators recommends the use of the following underlayments: Bellawood Platinum, Bellawood Premium, ECO Silent Sound, Insulayment and Quiet Walk. These quality underlayments best support the locking joints and are highly recommended for use with condominium associations, project planners and building specifiers.

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I did not seal the flooring because I wanted the matte look. I installed the floor by myself (a 5'2" female). I continue to get compliments. I am now renting out this apartment and I believe the cork flooring has increased the market value of the apartment. I recommend not sealing - no issues, even with spills.

This is my first time installing any flooring. It wasn't as hard as some of the comments made me think it would be, but it was pretty tricky for the first few rows. Also, make sure you get your underlayment SUPER flat. I had some wrinkles and the floor sounded crinkly as I walked on it and I pulled it all up and started over 3/4 of the way through. It looks great. I am curious to see how the seams hold up over time -- there is a slight height difference between some of the tiles and I'm worried the edges will chip. But maybe it'll all even out with walking on it and I'm worried about nothing. The guys at my local Lumber Liquidators have been great with talking me through the installation, carrying the flooring to my car, etc.

This was the first time installing a cork floor, it looks awesome and was a breeze to install. I finished a 10x13 bedroom in less than 2 hours and it looks great. Seams snap together tight with no issues. The only negative I would say is the way the floor is packaged. Out of 6 boxes I had 6 boards damaged.

We installed this in our kitchen in our older home. In trying to recapture the era of the home as it would have originally been, this seemed to fit the bill. We liked the texture of the floor and how soft it is to stand on. We had a few test pieces that we used for a few months to test wear and tear. We actually dropped knives, keys, screws, jars and miscellaneous other kitchen type items on it and were impressed with the recovery it had. Unlike tile, this flooring is a little more forgiving- and certainly easier to install. While the cork itself is fragile around the edges, we found it easier to use a piece of the flooring as our pound block instead of a click-lock install kit. We also used a rubber mallet for install against this piece. We didn't have any pieces destroyed or otherwise marred by using this process. We'll see how it wears, as the edges of the cork seem to create a raised area where we are concerned we might catch with shoes, socks or the broom/swiffer during cleaning.

This cork flooring looks great when complete but it can be quite the task to install. We found that if you use like a wood block (we used a small piece of the cork flooring itself) held up against the edge then hit it with the hammer it helps to lock it in. You have to be sure to get it completely locked so the seams are tight. It becomes easier the more you get installed. It looks great now but we worry about hitting the seams with our shoes and chipping a piece of the cork. We are also worried about it denting from furniture being on it so we have bought an area rug for the room. I am hoping that we are worrying for nothing and it holds up forever. We questioned using polyurethane on it but we heard this will void the warranty if you do so therefore we chose not to. You won't be dissapointed in the look and feel of it when walking on it.

We searched and searched for almost a year to find the perfect floors to fit our life style, and the Rossio Cork was the way to go, we have a large dog (105 lbs) and with every other floor, the dogs nails would scratch and gouge the surface, and from the dog weight of the dog and the size of the nails, all other floors (including stranded bamboo) would get these little dents in the floor, and in high traffic areas this meant that the coating on the floor would crack and flake and peel off the floor. We heard about cork and everything we had read said that it was naturally water resistant, (pet stains are a thing of the past), it added insulation value (noticeable right away), it added sound proofing, (I would not say proofing as much as extreme sound muffling from out side noises), and we also read that it gives cushion to the floor (which I have to admit, I was very skapticale as we had carpet prior, and I like having soft floors to walk on.) but I was very surprised at the fact that I do not feel like I am walking of a wood floor, it has some give (not much but enough to make a noticeable difference). this was the best purchase we made for our renovation. the guys at the Slidell store were a big help, they even loaded the 22 boxes into the Prius, (surprised them big time, lol. thanks guys.

This Cork flooring product has a UV cured varnish finish (no aluminum oxide)No UV resistors are added to this finish.Unfortunately the number of coats is proprietary information.Thank you for your interest in our flooring products.

Answered on 4/17/2015 by cc-2

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Would cork be a wise selection for a Retail Store? It will experience higher traffic than in a home kitchen.

This product question would be better answered by our Product Specialist @ (800) 476-0007, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions.Thank you for your interest in our flooring products.

Answered on 4/1/2015 by cc-2

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What is the best way to clean Rossio cork flooring? There was a similar question above but the response was for a wood or laminate floor not cork.

Our wood floors are manufactured for maximum durability, easy maintenance and finished with a high quality aluminum oxide water base urethane UV cured finish. This step protects the cork and helps keep the flooring looking beautiful longer. While highly durable, the finish is NOT considered indestructible. However, by observing a few precautions like setting up a regular cleaning routine and simple maintenance program to protect the finish, you can expect years of performance and beauty from your wood floor. All wood floors can show signs of wear over time. There are many factors that can affect the amount of wear. These include the size and lifestyle of your family and product location. The following cleaning principles are recommended for all of our products -Hardwood, Laminates, Corks, Bamboo and other Exotics. Outlined are examples of the reasonable and necessary maintenance to be performed; this is only intended to be a basic list; • Immediately after installation, be certain that the flooring is completely cleaned and dry as described below. If you must protect the flooring from traffic, use only “craft” paper, brown, red or white, this will allow the flooring to “breathe”. Do not fully cover the flooring. NEVER lay plastic of any kind or any other non-porous material over the flooring as this can trap moisture, harm the flooring or fade the finish. • Sweep or vacuum regularly, since built-up dirt, grit and sand can damage the surface of the wood. If using a vacuum, use a soft brush attachment -NOT A BEATER BAR ATTACHMENT. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and do not damage the finish. When using a broom be certain that bristles are soft. You can also use a dry mop. • Because of the myriad of cleaning products available and methods of each application, Lumber Liquidators cannot endorse or oversee the use of any Brand Name of floor cleaner. We do recommend cleaning products safe for urethane finishes such as our Bellawood floor cleaner and Dream Home Cleaner. • The use of a changeable terry cloth type system to clean the floor is highly recommended; apply cleaning solution to the terry cloth. • NEVER use oil soaps or paste wax products or other household cleaners that contain lemon oil, Tung oil, silicone, or ammonia on pre-finished flooring. The use of these products will harm the long-term performance and appearance of your floor and may affect future re-coating. (Damages caused by non-recommended cleaning products are not covered by warranties). NOTE: This also includes the use of vinegar. Vinegar is an acidic element that can have an oxidizing, caustic effect on the finish. • In an effort to clean hardwood floors, many have experimented with a variety of cleaners on the market and end up with a new problem. “How to remove the build-up of cleaning products revealing the original surface"? If this is the case with you, we recommend consulting with a professional cleaner local to your area because they can best see the details involved and make the most accurate recommendations. If you choose to remove the layers of build-up yourself, use cotton rags instead of a mop to control the amount of liquid used. • NEVER wet-mop or flood your floor with water or any other product. Moisture can seep into the seams causing edge-cupping damage. Urethane floors do not require wet mopping. Natural floors are water resistant, not water proof. Remove all spills promptly using a soft, slightly damp cloth • STEAM CLEANERS ; Lumber Liquidators does not recommend Water brooms or steamer type cleaners on laminates, bamboo, engineered wood, corks or hardwood floors. Although steamers may work well cleaning OTHER types of hard surface flooring, the 130° to 240° heated steam vapor can ruin wood or urethane finish resulting in finish issues, warped, or cupped flooring. Water and wood do not mix well, especially steam. Use these products at your own risk. • Do place protective mats at entry doors to keep dirt, grit, sand and moisture from being track in from the outside. • Do use area rugs in heavily traveled areas and pivot points (e.g., stair landings, room entries, etc.), especially if you have a large family or indoor pets. • When using area rugs, use a rug pad with a felt, plant or PVC based backing. DO NOT use area rugs with a petroleum based rubber backing (typically black) as this can cause permanent chemical staining/etching of the floor finish. • Take reasonable precautions; use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood when moving heavy objects such as furniture and appliances. • Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and feet to reduce scratches and dents. Check and replace wore pads regularly. • Keep pet’s nails trimmed, and paws clean and free of dirt, gravel, grease, oil, and stains. • Scratches, dents and cupping are site related, not considered a manufactured defect. Thank you for your inquiry

Answered on 2/9/2015 by cc-2

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can cork be installed over porceline tile floorcan an amateur install the cork floor

I am trying to decide between cork or porcelin tile. I need to know if I would be able to put my teakwood china cabinet and washer/dryer on Rossio cork flooring. Will it hold up to weighted objects sitting on the cork surface? How will the cork flooring fare? I really love the cork but I need to have these questions answered.